Operations Coordinator RN - Surgery

Job Description

The Surgery Operations Coordinator is a highly skilled professional with advanced knowledge of Operating Room Nursing. Sets standards for the OR staff and surgical services to ensure that these standards are met for every case. Functions as the coordinator between OR Management, surgeons, and the surgical team. Runs the OR schedule to maximize efficiency for each day of scheduled cases.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

Full Time

6:30 AM - 2:30 PM

No Call Required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

·Assists to coordinate the daily operations of their assigned area (e.g., staffing, throughput, patient concerns, staff concerns, room assignments, data collection, process flow, staff utilization, etc.) under the direction of the OR clinical manager and/or Director of perioperative services· Synthesize the data collected during the comprehensive assessment to identify problems, make nursing diagnoses, and to formulate goals, teaching plans and outcomes.· Implement the plan of care. The RN may begin, deliver, assign or delegate certain interventions within the plan of care for patients within legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of health restoration, disease prevention, wellness, and promotion of healthy lifestyles.· Evaluate and report patient outcomes and responses to therapeutic interventions in comparison to benchmarks from evidence-based practice and research findings, and plans any follow-up care and referrals to appropriate resources that may be needed.· Responsible for communication and relationship building through shared decisionmaking and stakeholder relationships.· Knowledge of healthcare environment demonstrated in practice knowledge, outcome measurement and knowledge of quality improvement metrics.· Creates and monitors the staff assignments in coordination with the on-call Anesthesiologist. Oversees any changes.· Utilizing interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to maintain good working relationships with staff, physicians, departments, contractual agencies and other organizations.· Assists patients and families as needed in stressful, crisis situations.· Oversee daily functions at the board and approves all changes in the schedule.· Serves as a resource for staff on a daily basis in regards to equipment and supplies

·In conjunction with the Educator, assigns new staff to preceptor and helps facilitate their orientation to the unit.· Identifies problems and follows up with resolutions or assists resolutions utilizing problem solving techniques and accountable communication skills are evidenced by feedback from physicians and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· An associate’s degree (ADN) or diploma in nursing is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred. Our aim is that MMH nurses are prepared at the BSN level. We are committed to support your pursuit of a BSN education. One (1) year of leadership experience preferred.· Licensure: Current State of Texas License as a Registered Nurse· Certifications Required: ACLS· Preferred Certifications: CNOR

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:· Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.